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Archived: The Lodge Trust

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

Main Street, Market Overton, Leicestershire, LE15 7PL (01572) 767234

Provided and run by:
The Lodge Trust

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All Inspections

29 October and 3 November 2015

During a routine inspection

This was an unannounced comprehensive inspection that took place on 29 October and 3 November 2015.

The Lodge Trust is a care home registered to accommodate up to 30 people who are aged over 18 and who have learning disabilities or Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The home had seven separate houses where people lived. One house was being updated so that each room had en-suite facilities; all other rooms had en-suite facilities. There were single person flats that people could choose to live in if they wanted more independence, with communal areas, or shared houses. People had been allowed to decide which house they wanted to live in, and could choose to move to a different house if there was a space available. At the time of the inspection 30 people were living at the service.

The Lodge Trust is a registered charity with an evangelical Christian foundation. It is set in four acres of garden and had an additional sixteen acres of parkland. There is a country park that is open to the public, along with two holiday log cabins and a shop/café. People who live at the service participate in work opportunities in the café, the garden and the laundry, as well as making products that were sold in the shop in woodwork and crafts.

The service had a registered manager. A registered manager is a person who has registered with the Care Quality Commission to manage the service. Like registered providers, they are ‘registered persons’. Registered persons have legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated Regulations about how the service is run.’

The feedback from relatives we spoke with was that they felt people were cared for very well.

People received care and support that was centred on their individual needs. Their care plans included information about how they wanted to be supported and how to develop and maintain their independence.

People were supported to understand their rights and how to keep safe. Staff knew how to identify and report abuse and the provider had a system in place to protect people from the risk of harm.

The provider had a recruitment process in place and carried out pre-employment checks.

Staff were supported through training and supervision to be able to meet the needs of the people they were supporting.

People were involved in decisions about their care and support and care plans included assessments of risks associated with this. Support was offered according to people’s likes, dislikes and preferences. Staff knew people well and understood their care needs. Staff treated people with dignity and respect.

People were supported to take their medicines by staff who had received training in medicines management. Medicines were not stored or administered correctly.

People were supported to take part in a wide range of activities and work related tasks to maintain their independence and develop their skills.

Staff and relatives told us they were happy to raise any concerns with the manager and felt confident they would be listened to.

There were effective systems in place to monitor the service being provided.

During a check to make sure that the improvements required had been made

Our inspection of 27 June 2013 found that one person did not receive the care and support they required at night. The provider wrote to us and told us about the action they had taken to become compliant with this standard. Waking night staff have been employed since 16 September 2013. This means that there is a member of staff on duty at night to carry out checks and to ensure the comfort, safety and welfare of people who use the service.

27 June 2013

During a routine inspection

We spoke with seven people who used the service. People were very happy with the care and support they received. One person said " I take part in the meeting, I can tell you this much I am very happy being here". Another person said " There is plenty for people to do here.The staff here are extremely caring". Other people told us about the many different activities they took part in.

People were able to participate in a wide range of activities that met their needs. Staff received the training they required to do their jobs. Recruitment procedures were robust. Overall, care and support was planned and delivered to meet individual needs and ensure health and safety. One person did not have their individual needs met or their health and safety protected.

1 November 2012

During a routine inspection

We spoke with five people who used the service. People told us about their busy lifestyles. People were occupied and engaged in meaningful activity. People were supported to maintain their independence. One person told us they enjoyed the work they did in the garden. Another told us they were happy. The planning and delivery of care was person focused. Staff spoken with were motivated and told us they received the training and support they required.

29 December 2011

During a routine inspection

Because many people living at the Lodge Trust had some difficulties with communication, we were unable to ask direct questions about some of the essential standards we reviewed. We did speak with people in a general way and were able to ask some questions. People indicated that they liked living at the Lodge Trust and liked the staff employed there.

We observed people and the interactions they had with each other and with staff. People appeared relaxed, content and comfortable. We observed staff having their lunch with people living at the Lodge Trust. Staff treated people with respect and spoke with people in a friendly and appropriate way.